busker

A Gallimaufry of Bleats, Back-stabs, and Bons Mots.

Thursday, February 24, 2005

The Shame of Intelligence

"We live in a culture where to be the most able to win a race around a track likely brings fame, honor, and glory, but to be amongst the most able to solve a difficult intellectual problem can bring a sense of ashamedness if one has the hubris to admit to this ability."